Sports
The Staples-Motley girls tennis team tied for first place at the Mid State Conference tournament held Sept. 17, with a score of 39 points, the same as Pequot Lakes.
The teams faced each other again in a dual meet Sept. 19 and broke the tie with a 4-3 win.
In conference tournament play, Lexi Johnson...
The Staples-Motley swim team experienced their first big swim meet of the season on Sept. 17, competing in the seven team Park Rapids Invite.
“This meet was filled with a lot of learning, personal bests and even better memories,” said Coach Amanda Olson. “It’s been amazing to watch this team come...
Kids attending the Staples-Motley football game on Sept. 16 had a wild time on the outskirts of the stadium, dodging in and out, catching passes and running with the ball.
Kira Sweeney earned a first place medal at the Pine River Backus cross country meet on Sept. 13, as both the girls and boys teams had solid performances to finish second.
The teams both fell back a little bit at their next meet at New London-Spicer on Sept. 19.
At Pine River, Sweeney ran 18:45 to...
The Staples-Motley volleyball team had a rough start last week losing to Sebeka Sept. 13, Crosby-Ironton on Sept. 15, but went 1-3 in the tournament at C-I Sept. 17, placing second in the bronze division.
Results
S-M vs. Sebeka - L 22-25, 14-25, 12-25
Mardi Opheim - 6 Digs, 2 Assists, 1 Kill;...
The Staples-Motley boys cross country team was second and girls team finished fifth at the Wadena-Deer Creek Johanna Olson Invite held Sept. 6.
Coach Bruce Fuhrman said he was pleased to see the team’s top runners out with the front runners in both races. Both teams still need runners to step up...
The Staples-Motley girls swim team dropped a dual meet 124-49 to Ogilvie-Mora on Sept. 8, but still had a lot to be proud of.
“The majority of girls dropped even more time, with more personal bests and great attitudes.” said Coach Amanda Olson. “I’m very proud of how they’re progressing and how...
The Staples-Motley girls tennis team, won 6-1, at Park Rapids on Sept. 8 The Cards lost 4-3 to Roseau and claimed victory over Parkers Prairie 6-1, on Sept. 9.
In the Roseau match, all three doubles matches went to a super-tiebreaker after the first two sets were split. Sarah Willgohs and Bryn...
The Staples-Motley football team beat Frazee 26-14 on the road Sept. 9 using a balanced attack. The Cardinals rushed for 85 yards and passed for 145, with Matt Miller making two touchdown catches.
The Cardinals scored first on a Mason Rychner quarterback sneak to start the second quarter. A few...
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